Lawrence Larry" P." Schneiter

Lawrence “Larry” P. Schneiter, 65, of Farmington passed from this life early Friday, April 29, 2011 with his family by his side. Larry was born October 22, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to Eldon Policy and Geraldine Schneiter. Larry was a hardworking father, husband and grandfather. He loved his family dearly and had a tender heart. Larry was very lively and fun spirited especially after a pot of coffee. He was an early riser and when traveling he always had to be on the road by about 3:00 AM. Larry loved his Lord and Savior and thoroughly loved the majestic mountains God created for all of us to enjoy. Many times he talked about worshipping with God while enjoying the great outdoors. Larry loved to fish! Teaching his grandchildren the ins and outs of fishing was the highlight of his life. They meant the world to him. He worked at the Climax Molybdeunum Mine in Climax, Colorado. Larry also drove a bread truck for Wonder Bread and Holsum. He also was an air jammer in the oilfield, armor car security driver and shredded documents for on-site shredding. Larry made a lot of friends throughout his life. He was a good guy definitely larger than life. He will be missed and was loved by many. Larry was preceded in death by his mother Geraldine Schneiter and his grandparents Carl and Pauline Schneiter. He leaves behind his beloved wife Rebecca Schneiter of Farmington; son Troy Schneiter of Clifton, Colorado; daughter Andrea Teran of Farmington and husband David; brother Eldon Scheniter of Farmington; 8 grandchildren whom he loved and adored, Tessa and Heather Allen, Daniel Schneiter, Taylor Schneiter, Tristen Schneiter, Zachariah Teran, Angelica Teran and Andrew Teran and many dear friends and colleagues. Cremation will take place and memorial services will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., with Pastor Charlie McGee officiating. Larry will then be laid to rest at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 East Main St., in Farmington. Honorary pallbearers are David Schneiter, Michael Fischer, Clifford Schneiter, and Joseph Fischer. Urn Bearers are Thomas Mars and Dan Doty. Memorial contributions may be made to Northwest New Mexico Hospice, 608 Reilly Ave., Farmington, NM 87401 Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home 103 East Ute Street Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 325-8688